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Ek hou van daai Bubuu Car Decorations winkel. Lyk my jy kan enigiets daar koop solank hul net nie die sleutels verloor het nie! Ek is bly julle gees is nog so goed! Lekker naweek op die pad. V1x
Commented Oct 1, 2011 on A day of rest at the Moravian Church Community Centre at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
A day of rest at the Moravian Church Community Centre
We slept in until 8h00 this morning after struggling to sleep last night. I think we both were too tired and our muscles ached after yesterday’s gruelling 9 hour dirt ride. We had breakfast here at the community centre (ZAR10 each for eggs and toast). Since we entered into Tanzania we’ve been ...
Sjoe dit was 'n tawwe dag/nag! Net bly julle het veilig in Sumbawanga gearriveer. Lekker uitrus vanaand. Luv. V1x
Commented Sep 30, 2011 on Too much adventure for one day! at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
Too much adventure for one day!
Our day turned out to be one of the most hectic experienced on the trip so far! We arrived at a hotel in Sumbawanga at 23h45 last night looking like this: and here is a close up: 11 hours earlier… We left the Vodashop in Mbeya very excited to have sorted out our IT with the help of Petro....
Ek is bly julle is so maklik oor die grens na Tanzania. Julle word nou "streetwise". V1x
Commented Sep 29, 2011 on First post from Tanzania at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
First post from Tanzania
You might have noticed that some of the posts only appear a day after we’ve typed them. It’s not because we are lazy, but rather a lack of either power or reception. The first day in a new country is also always a gamble as we do not know how the data connections work yet. Tania had great diffic...
Daai houtdek lyk dekadent lekker!!! V1x
Commented Sep 28, 2011 on A great ride to Sangilo Sanctuary at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
A great ride to Sangilo Sanctuary
As we left Mzoozoozoo this morning we pulled into the Total garage around the corner and couldn’t believe our eyes as we stopped next to the pump and filled our tanks with petrol – NO queues today! So we were very lucky! We filled up and should now be okay until we get into Tanzania. The weather...
Ek sien julle het in 'n ou Jurgens karavaan oorgeslaap? Hoop nie die tampans het julle bygekom nie! Sterkte met die Tanzania grenspos. Luv. V1x
Commented Sep 27, 2011 on A short ride to Mzuzu at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
A short ride to Mzuzu
Last night was pizza night at Mayoka, so it was difficult (read: impossible) to resist. This was not good for our budget, but we argued that we didn’t spend anything on fuel as we didn’t go anywhere, so the saving made up for it. We had a lovely second night’s sleep in a bed with pillows and...
Dit lyk so-oo lekker. Bua River Lodge lyk 'n stunning plek om te kuier. Hoop die gejeuk/gekrap is beter vandag? Smeer maar samboksalf...V1x
Commented Sep 25, 2011 on Tracking crocodiles with Juma at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
Tracking crocodiles with Juma
We got up early (by our standards) this morning and broke up camp and made coffee before meeting Juma at 7h00 for a walk. He wanted to show us the crocodiles and tell us the story of Chitaka Falls. He is a wonderfully gentle man as he explains life in Malawi and how you are a rich man if you onl...
Dit lyk na 'n amazing kampeerplek met goeie swemgeriewe? Julle volg 'n goeie, gebalanseerde en natuurlike dieet!V1x
Commented Sep 23, 2011 on More of amazing Malawi at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
More of amazing Malawi
After some expensive grocery shopping at the Spar in Lilongwe this morning we filled our fuel tanks again. Each took 500 ml, but everyone warned us not to go to Malawi due to a fuel shortage. Later today, at Salima, we filled up again. Seems that it’s only diesel that is a problem. We had a hea...
Ek hou van julle styl tydens aandete; tafeldoek op die grond und alles! V1x
Commented Sep 21, 2011 on A friendly crossing into Malawi at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
A friendly crossing into Malawi
Mama Rula’s campsite has a great bar and chill-out area as you can see from the photo below: We updated our blog and read our emails and had some “slap” chips and beer from the bar – a real treat! Here is Francois and Raphael the friendly bar man: This evening we had a few extra campers (t...
I will comment in English so that Brad can also follow the family conversations. I can see you are quite bored today (because it is not not ur natural inclination to re-pack luggage) but it helps to re-organise your stuff!Please publish the rooterkoek recipe for Villiers and my trip to Gonazarou next month. It looks mouth watering - I must just remember the maple syrup. Take note Villie. Jou baard kom mooi aan Frankie.Leka dag more. Luv. Vrankois1
Commented Sep 20, 2011 on Doing pretty much nothing on the public holiday at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
Doing pretty much nothing on the public holiday
Since today was a public holiday in Zambia, we decided have a rest as well. It was great sleeping late under the trees and lazing around our tent on the grass. While sitting in the shade (alone in the campsite) an entourage of SUV’s and pickups arrived. There were at least 15 of them, some of wh...
Dit lyk soos oeverblindery - accordians op 'n fiets deur Afrika? Dis die goeie lewe, julle moet elke oomblik geniet en alles inneem. Dit klink vir my mens moet nie haastig wees nie en die spesiale oomblike "nurse". Lekker ry julle. Luv. V1x
Commented Sep 20, 2011 on On the road again and meeting more great people at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
On the road again and meeting more great people
After a wonderful supper last night, we slept like babies in a bed – for the first time in two weeks. After a hot bath this morning, Elsa treated us to bacon and eggs. What a lovely stay and thanks again for the hospitality! Last night we had pap en wors and a great evening with Elsa, Piet, M...
As koffie en toast 'n treat raak dan weet mens jy is g*tvol vir 2 min noodles! Onthou om julle bikes se registrasie-papiere saam te neem anders moet dit more weer na Blantyre ge-courier word.....Mooi ry. Luv. V1x
Commented Sep 18, 2011 on A day of amazing eating at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
A day of amazing eating
This morning Chantal and Arjan our Dutch neighbours at Mooring’s Campsite kindly invited us to join them for breakfast. The coffee was amazing and Arjan made yummy toast for us by using the coals made to heat up the “donkey” (kettle geyser). What a treat! These two travellers did an amazing tr...
Frankie, jou kapsel kom mooi aan. Dankie vir al die stories en mooi fotos julle! V1x
Commented Sep 17, 2011 on Meeting some wonderful people at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
Meeting some wonderful people
We really took it easy in Livingstone the last two days and enjoyed the swimming pool. Last night we had real bacon sandwiches for supper. Those of you who don’t know, it is just a piece of bread and bacon, no spread of lettuce or anything else. It was great and I’ll do it again! During our stay...
Boyd se blik agter op die Honda maak eintlik finasieel en prakties sin vir 'n overland trip met bikes...Jy kan sekerlik BAIE daarin pak? V1x
Commented Sep 16, 2011 on Having a jolly time in Livingstone at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
Having a jolly time in Livingstone
It’s easy to forget about time here at Jollyboys in Livingstone and we spent a very relaxing day - our first time to stay over in the same place for another night since we started this trip. This morning we emptied our saddle bags and took the bikes to explore Vic Falls. It is clear why Vic Fall...
Jammer vir daai val Tania, dit was my voorstel dat jul Ngepi besoek. Esther was nog altyd die beste logistieke offisier wat ek ken - niks is 'n te groot probleem om uit te sort nie!V1x
Commented Sep 15, 2011 on Crossing our 2nd border post and into Zambia at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
Crossing our 2nd border post and into Zambia
We managed to cross our second border post into Zambia successfully today and it feels great to have yet another milestone past! This morning we woke up refreshed from our night’s rest next to the hippos and decided to push on towards the border of Zambia as it was only 113km away. First we chec...
Thanks for your SMS from Poppa Falls. Sorry I did not remember the thick sand en-route to Ngepi Camp. Dries and I travelled that area in a V8 Land Cruiser and not a 200cc bike, so forgive me! Hope you like the scenerry and the pub? The road from Ngepi to Katima is awesome. Enjoy the big trees and the lovely Kwando River. I had to cross it with a ferry in 1970. Spoil yourself with a hammie tonight and save the noodles for later...V1x
Commented Sep 13, 2011 on Buying some local Kavango lemons at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
Buying some local Kavango lemons
We really enjoyed our stay at Roy’s Rest Camp last night and met some friendly fellow Stellenboschers who helped us with some more contacts in Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia and Uganda. Dr Hannes Loots a doctor at Medi Clinic even phoned his contact in Egypt to ask him if it is okay if we contact him on...
Julle soek mos 'n bad by jul huis in Klapmuts - hoekom het julle nie die mooi bad langs die swembad by Roy's Camp saamgeneem nie?
Commented Sep 12, 2011 on A strange night and coincidental first game of the RWC at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
A strange night and coincidental first game of the RWC
After the bikes were serviced and the washing hung out to dry I popped over to the bar to fetch drinks while Tania prepared stunning 2-minute noodles with salami, our budget speciality for the trip so far. We had supper in a lonely campsite - we expected the few small tents’ occupants to come ho...
So watch out for phrase like "just around the corner", "not too far" or "just follow this road until you get a sign which says..."!Hope tonight is luckier and less eventful.
Enjoy.
Vrankois1
Commented Sep 9, 2011 on Wild goose chase - but worth it! at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
Wild goose chase - but worth it!
What a ride! Whoa! Our seemingly "easy and relaxed" day took a turn for the worst when we tried to find a piece of grass to pitch our tent for this 4th day on Crossing Africa... Mariental accommodation we found out a bit too late does not come in abundance. After sorting our IT stuff at the Wimp...
Dis so lekker as 'n droom waar word! Ek het altyd geweet julle gaan nog oor land na Kairo ry maar gedink dit sal in 'n omgeboude 10-ton MAN trok wees. Nooit gedink dit sal op 200cc bikes weees nie! Geniet elke dag meedoenloos!
Luv.
Vrankois1
Commented Sep 6, 2011 on D-day and the perfect way to start the trip at 90 days Cape to Cairo on 200cc Motomias
D-day and the perfect way to start the trip
We left home at 18h05 this afternoon after scrambling for the last few things to pack. Suddenly it looked as if we packed too much yet I still managed somehow forget my Crocs. An overwhelming feeling of "what the hell are we doing" hit me as we got geared up. We had a short 42 km drive to our ...
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